Analysing the poem ‘The Man He Killed’ by Thomas Hardy
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I can explain how Hardy uses language, form and structure to convey the speaker’s attitude to war.
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The poem takes the form of a dramatic monologue.
Regular meter creates an informal tone as the speaker explains his actions.
The equal stanzas could represent the commonality of experiences of war.
Repetition and mirrored language illustrate a connection between the speaker and the man he killed.
Hardy uses informal language to characterise the speaker as a regular and relatable person.
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